» What Is Normal On the FMS?

Dr. Robert Butler of Duke University discusses the typical FMS score. A score of 14 is considered to be the ideal number that in theory someone would be required to clear for higher level movement training. There is often debate that a 14 may be a lofty
goal, but Dr. Butler displays research indicating that may not necesarily be the case.

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"Hi there, it may be of interest, just editing data on 220 players that I have worked with for the past 2 years. Similar to Schneiders et al my mean composite score is 15.63. The average frequency was as follows: 1 (18), 2 (131) and 3 (70). Both the mean
composite score and frequency of 2's concurs with the above video"

Thanks for this review- One quick question I have. When I got certified and in looking at the research it was said that the score to be deemed "Ok" was 15. Are you guys now thinking a score of 14 is what should be scored? I believe the studies showed
a score of 14 and below to be higher risk for I jury scores.

Research suggests that a score of 14 or below increases risk of injury in certain population groups. So just to be safe statistically, 15 is where you would want to be. A 14 means there are no asymmetries which we know increases injury risks. We want
more than a 14, but a 14 is at least 2s on everything.

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